PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL ASPECT OF AHARA PREDOMINANT WITH MADHRA AND KATU RASA

Authors

  • Dr. Anand Prakash Verma

Abstract

Ayurveda considered as oldest system of medicine originated from India and now this system serving to whole world towards in terms of heath management and prevention of diseases. In this connection Ayurveda presented several theories for health restoration and disease management. Concept of “three Sthambas” is one such aspect of Ayurveda and Ahara is one of the Upasthambas amongst three Sthambas. Ahara contributed for normal physiological functioning of body and maintain good health status physically as well as mentally. Ahara if consumed in proper manner then it provides essential nutrients for balancing overall functioning of body. While improper intake of food causes many harmful effects including initiation of pathological events, taste (Rasa) of Ahara play vital role for specific effects of consumed foods, considering this present article explored physiological and pathological aspect of Ahara predominant with Katu and Madhr Rasa.

Key-Words: Ayurveda, Ahara, Katu Rasa, Madhr Rasa.   

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Published

2021-05-27